Federal Charge Filed Against Man In Overdose Cases

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The case against a North Dakota man accused of manufacturing synthetic drugs that led to a pair of overdose deaths has moved to federal court.

A complaint filed Wednesday against 22-year-old Andrew Spofford charges him with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances. He has not been asked to enter a plea. A preliminary hearing is scheduled Monday.

The federal file contains no further information. State documents show that Spofford admitted making the drugs by mixing chemicals ordered through the mail.